I am looking for an experienced ProCSS CSS admin to help configure a HectorTheme. I can pay around $80 to help address about 6 custom requirements. Please let me know if you're interested.

I can't leave

In a clumsy way, I've been spending hours modifying my css code ("Chineseblog" subreddit). I've just heard the good news, what a relief ! And now, I hope that in the future, we'll get a full editor tool to add our own html lines (+ javascript + php + objects from other hosting servers) . Yeah, it would be awesome to create new shapes and easy animations or games, why not, on our subreddit page.

You should have locked it once we kept CSS on reddit. It serves no purpose.

r/government_is_lame is a new pro css sub, I'm the one who did the csss (and drew the snake).

"Please don't cry"

So it seams there's a step in CSS direction.

Mod Tools > Appearance > Sidebar widgets > Add Widget > Advanced > e voila ... Customs

Experimental: custom visuals with CSS

It counts for "bring the CSS back" ... well to be frank, the new reddit makes the world spin faster rather than having a "Christmas Tree" on each subreddit created... with errors or not, with resources banging on hosting servers or not, with a few bucks to "have your own subreddit theme made by professionals" or not...

All is nice :)

I am beginner level when it comes to html/css. I made some changes to my store css and messed something up big time. Where the 1,2,3 is there should be 3 images. I think I just accidentally deleted and/or changed something. Any help is appreciated.

www.builtnotbornfitness.com http://imgur.com/9jh3XAH http://imgur.com/5xUOpyd http://imgur.com/sHopbar

As a programmer, I'd rather everything be more modular. Plus there is the fact that I have to turn CSS off on 50% of my subscribed subs because it's so messed up. (If can't find what I'm looking for on the page immediately, I turn the sub's CSS off.) CSS can be convoluted and occasionally unworkable.

There's another minor issue which is small but not nothing: spoilers. Hiding spoiler text is a function of CSS, which means that I automatically see them because either I have CSS off, or am on mobile. That's how I accidentally found out that just kidding, I wouldn't do that to you.

Hey fellow Redditors,

I am assuming what I am going to say may not be met with the most favorable response, but hear me out. There seems to be a lot of confusion and anger going around, and I want to help clear things up. I've been on this site for over 8 years, lurking and on different accounts. Now, that doesn't mean to say that my opinion is somehow more valuable than if you've been here for less time, but I am hoping I can provide some input. Not only am I a long time Reddit user, but I am also a web developer, by trade.

Over the past few weeks, I have been seeing the outrage from the mods and even users from around the site about the removal of CSS customization for subreddits. There seems to be a lot of confusion as to what CSS is, what it does, and whether it is truly the last champion of freedom and customization. I'm going to break it down into sections so my brain doesn't overload.

What is CSS?

CSS is a neat little scripting language that can help control the way websites look. It isn't the actual content of the website usually, but sometimes it is used to add background images, etc. However, mainly it is just used for styling text and content elements on the page. "But wait, amtlib", you say, " how do you explain everything that is going on in these fancy subreddits??"

That's a great question! CSS can do a lot more than that. It can even modify content on the page itself, but it really wasn't made for that. I'm not saying that one shouldn't, just that things can get tricky and might end up breaking the look of the page (sometimes to where none of the content can be read).

What is Reddit doing?

They're going to be removing support for custom CSS for subreddits and replacing them with "tools" to do similar customization. Now, while I am not on the Reddit team, as a developer, let me make some things clear that they haven't:

1. Yes, CSS support for subreddits is going away completely (they will still be using CSS themselves to style the website, though).

2. Yes, there will be less customization support, by far, than there was before (you won't be able to do as many cool things with whatever they do build).

It's really weird to me that Reddit won't just straight outright say it, but I guess they're trying to put it on terms so that everyone understands. However, I think all they've done is add more confusion and upsettedness (I don't think that's a word).

Now, you're thinking, wait this all sounds like you're on the ProCSS side. What's controversial about that? Well, here we are: I support their decision.

Why I support their decision (as a web developer)

The problem is, Reddit has to do this. I mean, I guess I should backtrack and not say they have to, much like a chicken doesn't have to lay eggs, but it might be a good idea if that chicken wants to stay around for a while. Let me explain.

There are two reasons why they are doing this:

1. For cross-platform support

2. For stability and security

1. For cross-platform support

There is a post that is currently one of the top posts on this subreddit with a screenshot of Reddit, showing that subreddit CSS is working on mobile devices. Well now, proof the Reddit Admins are bamboozling us!!! Those scandals!

But... it isn't really. Again, it's mainly the Admins' fault, but they're talking about the mobile applications that do not have CSS support. Also, that post is viewing the site in a Desktop mobile view, which isn't the default. The normal mobile site you'll see is something actually like this, which also does not support custom subreddit CSS.

They have suggested that over 50% of their visits are from mobile devices. However, I don't think it's entirely honest for them to say that they're only doing this for the cross-platform support, which is what they kinda suggest. It also makes life much easier for them - which brings us to point two.

2. For stability and security

Stability is pretty important for large websites. We really don't want our sites to have any potential unknowns in regards to site up-time and uniformity (we web developers break our sites enough as is). This second reason is the exact same reason that YouTube, MySpace, and many others in the early eras the internet did away with the ability to customize your "site" in code. Giving users access to change the way their site looks with code can harm the the stability of the website and the experience of the user.

Now, in the case of Reddit, I think most experiences have been positive. However, as you can see in this lovely example that I just whipped up /r/IEatThisALot (much like the redirect subreddits), a simple disgruntled mod could change a popular subreddit for the worse. Not only does this prevent Reddit from maintaining a uniform image, but it could also pose a security risk to users and the site. The CSS functionality can also break if the Admins try to update the website (like CSS class names, etc.), and there's no real way for them to know about it beforehand.

While the current system does work, it isn't streamlined for Reddit's development, stability, security, advertisers, and corporate image. These are all reasons why it benefits Reddit to do away with CSS customization. Will it benefit the users, the stylers, the modders? I don't think so when all is said and done. There will be freedom removed from customization, no matter what they can develop to replace it or how magical the Reddit devs are. One can hope that the overall design changes they are making do net a positive for us overall, though.

In the end, the Reddit devs are the ones developing this site, and they have to make these decisions. That doesn't mean you can't question them and expect a logical and reasonable response, but hopefully that they understand at least some of the consequences when they suggest changes. So yeah, maybe there will be a mass exodus of users to another site. Maybe it is the end times for Reddit. However, I do know that from a technological and corporate stance, it's a smart move, and one they'll most likely go forward with, as well as any Reddit clone would do sometime in the future.

I know this is a long post, but I hope this helps clarify what Reddit is doing (even if they don't always explain it themselves) and why it is necessary from both a corporate and technological standpoint to do it.

If you have any questions about any of this, feel free to PM me or leave a comment and I will try to answer any questions to the best of my ability (in regards to web development, my experience, my opinion, etc.)

I mean come on, you're trying to defend CSS here. Even /r/Overwatch and /r/DotA2 supports it.

My default setting is:

1. Turn on night mode all the time.

2. Don't use subreddit's style, unless specified.

You see, i don't mind not using subreddit's style at all, as night mode is priority, it's easier on the eye. But everytime I stumbled upon new sub, I will always try its style. It gave each subs more personalized experience and that is awesome. It's such a disappointment if it looks like shit tho, I'll just turn it back off and never will the sub's style be seen again.

It's a shame that you turned away people that ACTUALLY wanted to see your style that you worked so hard on, just because you're lazy to do extra 5% of the work? As opposed to people who don't even want your style in the first place, and they're the one you're trying to focus on?

I wish the design could be replicated on mobile apps. If replacing CSS with something else enables it, I would support it.

So, i've read some opinions on this and others subreddits but I don't get it. There are two questions being discussed at the same time:

1. Disliking the new design

2. Missing CSS customization feature.

So lets talk about them.

1. The new design

It's fine to don't like the redesign Obviously, many of redditors on this sub find the old reddit better. But lets face the truth: it was good design for maybe 2005? And it's not suitable for 2019.

It has bad typography, ugly full width links, can't open posts in the same tab w/o page reloading, unusable on mobile and has no dark theme.

Yes, new reddit may look similiar to other social media. Yes, there are increased margins between blocks. But overall the new design is much more frienly than the old one.

2. CSS customization

I like how some subreddits look in the old reddit. But constant changing of design from post to post just ruins the experience. I know how it may sound but this is true. I as a user don't want theme to change every time I open post from the feed. I don't wanna know how the OP icon is displayed in specific subreddit.

There are other reasons they will not bring css customization rn:

- Security issues (no jokes)

- They don't wanna guarantee current markup won't be changed in a future

- CSS can decrease readability

So that's my point. I know it disagrees with your opinion, so I'm ready for discussion

when they added subreddits, everyone thought it would kill reddit.

when they added commenting, everyone thought it would kill reddit.

when they added reddit gold, everyone thought it would kill reddit.

we'll all forget about this css thing in a month or so, if not less. the new system will likely be much, much better. just quit your whining and realize that this isn't the end of the world.

I'm working on a school project where I have to create a website. We can't do basic stuff so I came up with this https://imgur.com/a/J6JR7GX (made it in photoshop) but I don't really know how to make it. I have done everything else already buy I am struggling with this part.

The one in the middle should be the active one, once you click on another it should move to the middle basicly.

I'm not asking for someone to make my code, but help is appreciated!

I have already made this, but it's to basic.

https://imgur.com/a/QPKeqsj

Here is my code in codepen:

https://codepen.io/ivan-salim-rasoel/pen/JweNNK

HTML:

<article class="p02">

<section class="p02__boxs">

<article class="p02__box">

<img src="/assets/img/pictogram/fam.png" alt="fam" width="" height="">

<h2 class="p02__box__title">Family</h2>

<p class="p02__box__text">adasdasdada</p>

</article>

<article class="p02__box">

<img src="/assets/img/pictogram/fam.png" alt="fam" width="" height="">

<h2 class="p02__box__title">Family</h2>

<p class="p02__box__text">adasdasdada</p>

</article>

<article class="p02__box">

<img src="/assets/img/pictogram/fam.png" alt="fam" width="" height="">

<h2 class="p02__box__title">Family</h2>

<p class="p02__box__text">adasdasdada</p>

</article>

<article class="p02__box">

<img src="/assets/img/pictogram/fam.png" alt="fam" width="" height="">

<h2 class="p02__box__title">Family</h2>

<p class="p02__box__text">adasdasdada</p>

</article>

<article class="p02__box">

<img src="/assets/img/pictogram/fam.png" alt="fam" width="" height="">

<h2 class="p02__box__title">Family</h2>

<p class="p02__box__text">adasdasdada</p>

</article>

<article class="p02__box">

<img src="/assets/img/pictogram/fam.png" alt="fam" width="" height="">

<h2 class="p02__box__title">Family</h2>

<p class="p02__box__text">adasdasdada</p>

</article>

</section>

</article>

CSS:

.p02__title{

font-size: 7rem;

font-family: "Circular Std Black";

color: #3c3c46;

}

.p02__boxs{

display: grid;

grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;

}

.p02__box{

border-radius: 1rem;

margin: 2rem;

background-color: #3c3c46;

color: white;

height: 28rem;

display: flex;

flex-flow: column;

justify-content: space-around;

align-items: center;

}

.p02__box__title{

font-size: 2.2rem;

font-family: "Circular Std Black";

color: white;

}

.p02__box__text{

font-size: 1.5rem;

color: white;

font-family: "Circular Std";

}

• Image user flair

• Inline Emotes

• Filtering out submissions based on link flair

• Custom headers/footers

• Custom buttons with hover over effects

• Custom backgrounds

• The ability to reskin default reddit modules

• The ability to replace default reddit icons such as the upvote and downvote arrows

• And more

Source: /r/modnews/comments/66q4is/the_web_redesign_css_and_mod_tools/dgkvxuu/

So, can we please stop acting like this is the end of reddit. We know almost nothing about the new styling tools and site redesign. Let's just wait until the admins give us more details about these changes.

I am only really speaking as a devil's advocate here, but there wasn't really anything in the post describing what's coming as a replacement. It could be absolute crap as you all (and admittedly I) think it will be in comparison to CSS, but it might not.

That's the thing: we don't know.

As far as we know, they're just switching to a sub-set of CSS that they're implementing on mobile as well. We just don't know.

When I see subreddits posting crap like "creative freedom is brutally taken away from subreddit moderators" I just cringe so hard at the assumptions.

When the new tools are actually announced, we can judge then. Side-note: native widgets instead of css hacks for subreddit sidebars? Yes please.

I realize I'm jumping into the lion's den, but I wanted to share the opposite perspective.

My background: I've created and maintained a lot of subreddit styles over the years for some of the most technical communities (/r/webdev and /r/web_design) and have professional web design experience.

1. Poor quality

Most/all subreddit styling is not properly tested or maintained. This leads to frustrations, bugs, and accessibility issues. Professional grade css, that performs well under a lot of use cases, is really really hard. Giving amateurs access to subreddit css is often too big of a problem for moderators to tackle.

2. Poor performance

Subreddits who have custom CSS greatly increase load time and decrease performance. Not only for the raw download time, but it also makes browser rendering slower. For example, lag while scrolling.

Given these two main issues, it makes sense for me from a product decision to remove this power, especially with /r/admin's plans to allow customization.

They have this neat feature that disables voting unless you subscribe. Guess that's one way to inflate your subscriber numbers. I don't particularly care one way or another about the sub itself, but I have a bit of an issue with this practice. Anybody else with me?

BTW, you can still vote on the mobile app if you don't want to subscribe.

I just wished to join the Discord server, but the link you give in the header seems erroneous, I would just like to make you aware of the fact and join it myself! =D

Go!